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Norway's Supreme Court Considers Declaring Social Media Access a Human Right

The court debates the balance between human rights and public safety as a sex offender challenges his social media ban.

A convicted sex offender is asking the Norwegian Supreme Court to declare social media access is a human right. Photo: AP
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Fasaden på Høyesteretts hus i Oslo.

Overview

  • A convicted sex offender in Norway has petitioned the Supreme Court to recognize social media access as a human right.
  • The case emphasizes the role of social media in modern communication and freedom of expression.
  • Legal arguments focus on the European Convention on Human Rights, suggesting the ban may violate freedom of expression.
  • Previous appeals have upheld the ban, citing the offender's misuse of Snapchat to exploit children.
  • The ruling, expected in the coming weeks, could set a significant precedent on social media access rights.